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Istanbul Full Day Old City Tour

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About this activity

Istanbul is known as the City on the Seven Hills. So, while Sultanahmet seems compact, the center of Old City can be explored on foot. See the Hippodrome & Sphendon Wall, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, Topkapı Palace and the Hagia Irene Church. Professional Licensed Tour Guide (in required language) is included. Transportation to/from the meeting point, entrance fees, donations, food & beverage, etc are not included and at your own expense. As per the timing, one of a kind private cistern left from Roman era can also be visited along with shopping tradition and experiences as per your taste (optional). Besides, gastronomy experiences, street food tastes and Michelin Star restaurant options can be provided for Lunch as well as Dinner, if requested (optional).

Highlights

    What's included

    • Professional Licensed Tour Guide: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian

    Not included

    • Food & Beverages (varies between 50-100€ per person, depending on personal preferences)
    • Personal Expenses
    • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque entrance fee (Between 25-30€ per person)
    • Topkapı Palace entrance fee (Between 45-50€ per person)
    • Hagia Irene Museum entrance fee (Between 15-20€ per person)
    • Private transportation

    Itinerary

    1. Hippodrome

      Hippodrome. It

      Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments, The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Column of Constantine. Besides, Hippodrom Sphendon Wall will also be seen...

      30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Hagia Sophia

      Haghia Sophia,

      Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum mosque in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, then in 1453 converted into a mosuqe by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet, then converted into a museum in 1935 after the decleration of republic. And now, welcoming both local and foreign visitors as a mosque & museum.

      1 hourAdmission not includedSee on map

    3. Blue Mosque

      Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, the breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques all around Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets.

      1 hourAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Topkapi Palace

      Topkapı Palace, which

      Topkapı Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used educational administrative and art center of the state. Learn about the imperial treasury, sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens, weapons., and more... (Closed on Tuesday)

      1h 30mAdmission not includedSee on map

    5. Grand Bazaar,

      Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping oppurtunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, Turkish delight, gold, antique tiles, and many more. Grand Bazaar consists of two sections as covered “historical” section and open “modern” section both with traditional shopping options (Closed on Sunday and Official Holidays).

      1 hourAdmission free

    6. Hagia Irene

      Hagia Irene is also called as “St. Eirene” or “St.Irene’s” Church. It is one of the oldest Byzantium churches in Istanbul, was the 2nd largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire after Hagia Sophia (Closed on Tuesday).

      45 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    Our meeting point is in front of the Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant - Divanyolu Caddesi (Street) No:6 on the tram line

    The map shows Istanbul. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
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    Product code
    482095P2

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